For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
Zyrtec, sold generically as certirizine, is a medication used to treat hay fever, allergies and cold symptoms such as runny nose and sneezing. If you like to drink wine or other alcohol-containing beverages with your meals, it is important to modify these habits with Zyrtec use.
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One in 18 children experience food allergies before age 3, according to pediatrician and author Dr. Alan Greene. Food allergies can trigger a variety of symptoms, including diarrhea.
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Muscle cramps can be excruciating and debilitating, often strike without warning. If you find your back tensing up and cramping after you stretch, it may be related to any number of underlying causes from dehydration to an insufficient supply of blood leading to muscle tissues.
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The typical diarrhea diet flies in the face of most dietary recommendations for diabetics. While most diabetic diets are rich in fibrous fruits, vegetables and beans, foods that help to ease diarrhea symptoms tend to be the exact opposite.
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Five types of bones make up the human skeleton: flat bones, long bones, short bones, irregular bones and sesamoid bones. Flat bones, true to their name, are flat, thin, curved bones.
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The cerebellum is located in the posterior fossa along with the fourth ventricle and brain stem. Approximately 15 to 20 percent of tumors arise in the posterior fossa, according to New York Presbyterian Hospital.
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Steroids are a class of lipid hormones synthesized from cholesterol. They regulate metabolism, immune response, reproduction and other essential biological processes, the 1999 textbook “Biochemistry” notes.
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Electrical or chemical cautery is generally the first line treatment for continuous nosebleeds that do not respond to simple compression of the nose. It results in coagulating the blood and tissues to stop bleeding.
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Working out is supposed to make you feel good, in addition to keeping you healthy. So the development of abdominal pain after working out might seem counterintuitive and leave you scratching your head.
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Most women know to get regular pap smears, but many don't know what to make of the results when they come back abnormal. Getting back abnormal pap results can create a lot of anxiety around the fear of having cervical cancer. However, abnormal results usually do not indicate cancer.
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Excedrin Migraine is an over-the-counter (OTC) medication that contains a combination of ingredients to relieve migraine symptoms. According to the Mayo Clinic, a migraine is a chronic headache that can cause significant pain for hours or even days.
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Rubbing on clothing or adjacent skin can cause the skin to become chafed. The best way to deal with chafed skin is to prevent it from occurring.
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Diazepam belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines. Commonly used for the relief of anxiety and in alcohol withdrawal, diazepam is also used to treat some seizure disorders, help relax muscles and relieve muscle spasms. Benzodiazepines are central nervous system depressants; they slow down the nervous system.
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Toddlers often have rather odd-looking stools, depending on what they last ate, but white or light-colored diarrhea deserves evaluation.
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American adults experience on average one episode of acute diarrhea every year, according to The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse. Diarrhea, described as loose, watery stools, is a common health complaint that affects people of all ages, including seniors.
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Being lactose intolerant doesn't mean that you have to give up your coffee. There are several products that you can add to your coffee for flavor that do not contain lactose. If you order coffee from a coffeehouse, you need to ensure that it's lactose-free.
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The signs and symptoms of a cold -- coughing, sneezing, stuffy nose, sore throat, headache, watery eyes and fever -- can make you miserable. The common cold, which is an upper respiratory tract infection, can be caused by one of many types of rhinoviruses.
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If you’re taking sesame oil in supplement form and you develop adverse reactions, stop using the oil and call your doctor. Sesame seed allergies are on the rise in the United States and they have been included by Canada and the European Union as a highly allergic food.
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Progesterone is a female hormone that your doctor may prescribe to help you if you have passed through menopause, MedlinePlus states. Along with another female hormone called estrogen, progesterone can help as a hormone replacement therapy. It works to decrease the potential of cancer developing in your uterus.
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The medicinal powers of garlic have been used by herbalists for centuries. This flavorful culinary herb is used to enhance overall health as well as to treat specific ailments such as sinus infections, sore throats, yeast infections and earaches.
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